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200 Hour Classical Yoga Teacher Training Program
SOYA’s 200 hour yoga teacher training program will build your foundational knowledge of yoga philosophy. With study in the classical yoga practices in pranayama, meditation and asana you will learn how to teach with confidence, and design your own exciting and transformational yoga classes.
Through the practices and studies grounded in classical yoga wisdom, achieve your RYT200 and develop your skills as a yoga teacher and practioner with the South Okanagan Yoga Academy.
JUMP TO 200 HOUR CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Immersion Programs
Online Programs
Curriculum
- Studies in the Bhagavad Gita
- Studies in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- Understanding Chakras
- Meditation
- Kriyas and their practice
- Basic Pranayama
- Asanas with Benefits, Cautions, Modifications
- Anatomy of Movement
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Sanskrit Pronunciation
- Sequencing and Creating Lesson Plans
- Teaching Practicum: daily practice developing teaching skills
- Ongoing support after graduation
Assignments
1) 15 Written Assignments including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Kriyas, Chakras, Meditation, Pranayama, Professionalism, and Anatomy.
These lessons take approximately 2-4 hours each to complete. They reveal many yogic truths that will enhance your life and give you depth as a teacher! Assignments must be completed prior to the Immersion training, and as required for the Weekend and Online training.
2) Keep Practicing your yoga regularly
our 200 hour yoga teacher training philosophy
01. Learn
Study the history and philosophy of different yoga paths, including Jnana, Bhakti, Raja, Karma and Hatha Yoga. Studies include the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Kriyas, Chakras, Meditation, Pranayama, Professionalism, and Anatomy.
02. Integrate
Become firmly grounded in daily practice of kriya, asana, pranayama, and meditation. Every day is filled with traditional yoga practices as you learn to take your yoga off the mat and into your every day life.
03. Apply
Start practice teaching on day one in a safe and supportive setting. Create a series of lesson plans that suit your style and students. Your teaching practicum will prepare you to immediately start teaching upon graduation, with on-going support from SOYA faculty.
Enhance Your Yoga Life With SOYA’s Classical Yoga Teacher Training Programs
Questions? Please reach out for clarification about these in-depth, authentic classical yoga teacher trainings. They are rich, fun, and life-changing.